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1995 Nissan Altima transmission problems

27 complaints (15% of all complaints for this car). 4 crashes reported.

owner complaints
27
of this car's complaints
15%
crashes
4
recalls
1

Which part fails

  • Automatic transmission
    13
  • Automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)
    5
  • Automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch
    2
  • Manual transmission: column shift assembly
    1
  • Manual transmission
    1
  • Clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
    1
  • Axle assembly
    1
  • Automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Nissan Altima transmission problems in other years

19931995200020052010201520202025

Related recalls

Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)Reported September 2, 1994 · 1,000 vehicles affected
What is wrong
The shift lever lock plate, which prevents the shift lever from being inadvertently moved from park to drive or neutral position, can be broken by the transmission shift position pin.
Risk
Inadvertent movement of the transmission shift lever without operator action can cause vehicle movement which can result in a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will install a bracket to prevent the shift position pin from breaking the shift lever lock plate.

Recall number 94V165000 · Recall details

What 1995 Nissan Altima owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine, Suspension · AR

Vehicle has remote lock on starter,( if payment is not made on due date). One week after purchase, remote lock failed. At attempt to repair it was made 3 times, since then other electrical parts have failed and/or failing. Air conditioning has failed, windows and door locks have haphazderly worked off and on. Radio doesn't work since repairs have been attempted. Transission shift doesn't work properly. Have to go to accessory put shifter in neutral to start vehicle. When in park start will not engage. There are no rubber boots on cv joints. Dealer claimed the vehicle was never wrecked or had any major repair work done. Dealer had warranty on vehicle, then sold business, full coverage insurance was required for warranty to be in effect. New dealer is not honoring warranty and the vehicle is falling apart.

Filed Jul 17, 2003 · Transmission · VA

My altima was purchased in january, 2002 with about 67,000 miles on it, and it is a 1995 model. I have had to take it in more than seven times and have paid at least $2,000. My main complaint is that I have had to go in three times to repair my gear shift. It repeatedly locks into the park position and in order to turn the car on, you have to put it in neutral then start it. Whenever that has happened, my brake light stops working also. I do not know how I get from place to place safely when my brake lights go out. I am not able to drive around without brake lights, therefore, I lose money because my work requires that I travel by car on a daily basis. The mechanics keep repairing the same electrical fuses, which must be faulty because whenever they are replaced, the gear shift works and the brake lights work. Less than six months later, I am back at the mechanic to have the same thing repaired again. My car is parked indefinitely because the brake lights are out again and I have to start the car by putting it into neutral again. I do not think I should have to pay for this problem again!!!!!!ps I do not know what oem means which is why I have a yes and a no answer....

Filed May 30, 2003 · Transmission · 83,000 miles · PA

Vehicle's welding that is connected to the pedal came off, causing vehicle to keep accelerating. Dealer notified. Please provide additional information.

Filed Jun 17, 2002 · Acceleration, Engine · NJ

Consumer complained there was slipping of the transmission and the vehicle would not shift. Transmission was replaced. The torque convertor was replaced also. The gear shift release button is not operable.

Filed Aug 13, 2001 · Transmission · FL

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Filed Jul 13, 2001 · Transmission · MD · crash

I stopped my car at the base of my driveway and put the gear shift lever on park to check my mailbox. I left the car running while I did that. As I glanced at my mail, the car slowly rolled up my driveway (no one was in the car, and the gear shift lever remained in park) and crashed into a large tree about 40 feet beyond my driveway. When the tow truck driver pulled my car back onto the driveway, he said that the shift lever was still in park. I suspect that my car was a "victim" of the federal safety agency campaign id number 94v165000.

Filed May 22, 2001 · Transmission · KY

Consumer was driving at approximately 70-75 MPH and passing a truck when vehicle ran over a puddle of water and it splashed onto motor, causing vehicle to shift into low and wheels locked up. Consumer ran off road, but was able to drive home in low gear for 30 miles. Dealer could not determine cause.*ak consumer states the next day, vehicle shifted okay.

Filed Apr 19, 2001 · Transmission · CA

Lever gets stuck in park, and sometimes while driving vehicle will change gears on its own.

Filed Jan 10, 2001 · Transmission · TX

When trying to change gears and pushing clutch down shift lever is locked.

Filed Dec 29, 2000 · Transmission · VA

No summary listed for abov evehicle.

Questions about the 1995 Nissan Altima transmission

Does the 1995 Nissan Altima have transmission problems?

Owners have filed 27 complaints about the transmission of the 1995 Nissan Altima, 15% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1995 Nissan Altima transmission problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Nissan Altima transmission?

Yes, 1 recall: 94V165000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Nissan Altima have bad transmission?

The Nissan Altima model years with the most transmission complaints are 2013 (506 complaints), 2016 (235 complaints) and 2014 (209 complaints).

Other 1995 Nissan Altima problems

Airbags 61Engine 28Acceleration 19Electrical 16Brakes 10Suspension 10Fuel system 7Seat belts 6Body 4Locks 4Lights 3Visibility 3Seats 2Tires 2Steering 1Wheels 1

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